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Table 3 Medicinal Plants Used for Reproductive Health Purposes, as Identified by Interviewees

From: An exploration of village-level uterotonic practices in Fenerive-Est, Madagascar

Medicinal Plants Used in Fertility Regulation

For Family Planning

As Abortifacient

To Wash the Womb

Medicinal plants Used for Post Abortion Care

Flo Leaf & Tsimangarato

Ahilava (Stem)

Nokoehy

Fandava Tsidihika followed by Tanantrandraka

Avocado Leaf

Rainmandaly

Nifin’akanga (Stem)

Tanantrandraka

Romba (with Cytotec)

Vahazo

Vatolalaka

Vanilla (with a “tasteless” tea)

Velonahantona